Student Information System Specialist

Student Information System Specialist ($65,617.85+)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Student Information System Specialist

Reports to: Director of Technology

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a computer technical, information systems, or related field preferred. (High school diploma candidates are eligible)
• Experience working with data collection, reporting and analyzing information for several departments and schools.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working in a school district or school environment, or related field preferred.

Manages district’s Student Information System (SIS) by maintaining accurate records and data at the district level and working collaboratively with school administration and supervisors. Provides technical support related to attendance, enrollment, student, staff, and family access, and various academic reports. This position requires a high level of confidentiality.

• Manages Student Information System (SIS) i.e., Power School.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, problems and practices pertaining to computer operations, peripheral equipment and customer support.
• Windows/MAC computer operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite or other word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and database management software.
• Responsible for working directly with school staff regarding enrollment, attendance, scheduling, grading and school setup processes.
• Manages and prepares all academic reports, including progress reports, report cards, and regular academic progress updates (various end of the year tasks).
• Responsible for submitting State and local reports.
• Troubleshoots operational and software problems, determines the cause of error or stoppage, and applies corrective techniques or obtains support from Power School.
• Handles yearly update processes, e.g., set up of new school year, rollover, and closeout.
• Exports information from Power School into a variety of formats so that the data can be used for additional purposes.

• Operate a computer and related software.
• Maintain confidentiality with discretion of sensitive information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Interact positively, flexibly and patiently while multitasking with co-workers, supervisors, community and vendors to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Handle a multitude of responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Carry out detailed written, oral and technical instructions.
• Learn new skills to keep current with technology changes.
• Troubleshoot basic network problems related to the student information systems and client computers.
• Manage time, prioritize tasks, communicate progress, and deliver quality work on a deadline-driven schedule.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Review and verify input and output data to assure accuracy and efficiency.

• Troubleshoot various technical issues related to the student information system via phone, e‑mail or in person.
• Consult with in-house IT staff for issues that may need to be escalated to outside technical support representatives to resolve the issue.
• Provide one‑on‑one or group training to school staff on the student information system, as their job position requires, including any other software application that may be used in conjunction with the student information system.
• Compile and prepare a variety of record extracts, labels and reports related to the student information system data to be sent to the federal government, state, district and other outside agencies or departments within the school.
• Work with in-house staff and vendors on software and hardware installations, troubleshooting, administration and maintenance of equipment and software related to the student information system.
• Attend a variety of meetings with school site personnel to exchange information concerning student information system software projects, support staff, data, implementation and maintenance.
• Assist with school efforts to enhance the student information system to better serve the needs of the users and the community.
• Attend assigned conferences to provide and receive training.
• Assist in the creation of letters, memoranda, news releases, bulletins, user documentation, manuals and other advanced technical documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Exempt position. Twelve month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

S25 / 09

$65,617.90 to $92,731.40 per year